Pair of Shoe Buckles
1777-1780 (made)
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Object Type
Shoe buckles first appeared in the 1660s, replacing elaborate shoe ribbons (known as 'roses') to fasten men's shoes. At first plain and utilitarian, shoe buckles became more elaborate as the 18th century progressed.
Materials & Making
These buckles are made of silver-plated steel, a less expensive version of silver. Over time and with zealous cleaning, however, the plate will wear away, as in this case.
Design & Designing
The rectangular frame was a popular shape in the late 1770s and the 1780s, a reflection of the influence of Neo-classical design. Beaded decoration replaced the florid curves of buckles of the Rococo period.
Shoe buckles first appeared in the 1660s, replacing elaborate shoe ribbons (known as 'roses') to fasten men's shoes. At first plain and utilitarian, shoe buckles became more elaborate as the 18th century progressed.
Materials & Making
These buckles are made of silver-plated steel, a less expensive version of silver. Over time and with zealous cleaning, however, the plate will wear away, as in this case.
Design & Designing
The rectangular frame was a popular shape in the late 1770s and the 1780s, a reflection of the influence of Neo-classical design. Beaded decoration replaced the florid curves of buckles of the Rococo period.
Object details
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Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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Materials and techniques | Steel, decorated with silver foil applied to a tin base |
Brief description | Pair of steel shoe buckles with silvered tin, 1777-80, English |
Physical description | Shoe buckles |
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Gallery label | British Galleries:
The late 18th century fashion for showy silver shoe buckles inspired ingenious imitations in a wide range of cheaper materials. This pair is made of steel, but the ornament is formed of tin, onto which a thin sheet of silver has been applied.(27/03/2003) |
Credit line | Given by A. M. Talbot |
Object history | Made in England |
Summary | Object Type Shoe buckles first appeared in the 1660s, replacing elaborate shoe ribbons (known as 'roses') to fasten men's shoes. At first plain and utilitarian, shoe buckles became more elaborate as the 18th century progressed. Materials & Making These buckles are made of silver-plated steel, a less expensive version of silver. Over time and with zealous cleaning, however, the plate will wear away, as in this case. Design & Designing The rectangular frame was a popular shape in the late 1770s and the 1780s, a reflection of the influence of Neo-classical design. Beaded decoration replaced the florid curves of buckles of the Rococo period. |
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Accession number | T.91&A-1924 |
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Record created | March 27, 2003 |
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